Carl Camera carl@vinebranches.com
5706 Sedgefield Drive, Austin, TX 78746 512.698.2020
Professional Summary
Accomplished C#.NET and ASP.NET Framework Software Engineer / Architect / Project Manager with experience in
all aspects of Software Development, Web Development, I/T, and Tech Support. Energetic and thoughtful
developer with proven track record of high performance. Most experienced with C#, XHTML, CSS, XML, XSLT and
capable of tackling any programming challenge. Articulate, intelligent, creative and organized. Someone who takes
ownership of assignments and drives for results.
Security Clearance SSBI DCID 6/4 eligible
Skill Set
Current Proficiency Past Experience
Programming C#.Net 3.0 C#.Net v1.1/2.0
Languages C#.Net 3.5 ASP
ASP.Net ActionScript
JavaScript – Ajax – jQuery – jQueryUI C/C++
WPF/Silverlight VB6
Interfaces, Standards & HTML/XHTML MS Office PIA
Protocols CSS SSL
XAML ODBC
XML Triggers
XSLT ADO – ADO.Net
Transact-SQL CDO
Stored Procedures
Development Tools MS Visual Studio 2008 MS Visual Studio 2002/2003/2005
MS Visual Studio 2010 MS .Net Framework 1.0/1.1/2.0
MS .Net Framework 3.0/3.5 Vault
Rational ClearCase PVCS
Rational ClearQuest Test Director
MS Expression Web Toad
MS Expression Design WinCvs
MS Expression Blend WinScp
DevXpress CygWin
Xceed XMLSpy
Databases SQL Server 2005 SQL Server 2000
SQL Server 2008 MySQL
MS Access
Operating Systems Windows 7 – Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows 98
Windows XP Windows NT
Windows Vista Windows 2000
Additional Development MS Internet Information Services IIS6/IIS7 MS Internet Information Services IIS5
Apps and Administrative ODBC Data Sources MS Indexing Service
Control Panels Adobe PhotoShop CS Windows User Administration
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Carl Camera carl@vinebranches.com
5706 Sedgefield Drive, Austin, TX 78746 512.698.2020
Experience
Overwatch Textron Systems
formerly Overwatch Systems
formerly Austin Info Systems
Austin TX : 2004 – 2010
Software developer for data gathering and visualization projects. C#.Net web-based and desktop Winforms
application programming with additional assignments in several other technologies, interfaces, and frameworks.
PROJECT: AXIS PRO WEB INTERFACE
C# ▪ MVC2 ▪ .NET FRAMEWORK 3.5 ▪ JQUERY 1.4 ▪ JQUERYUI 1.7
Complete rewrite of DCGS-A web interface with MS MVC2 that improves speed by
eliminating viewstate. Adds clean URLs and improves usability with additional jQuery
and jQueryUI interactive features.
PROJECT: DCGS-A WEB INTERFACE
C# ▪ ASP.NET FRAMEWORK 3.0 ▪ OVERWATCH VIPER ▪ WEBFORMS ▪ DEVEXPRESS ▪ VAULT
ASP.Net Framework 3.0 C# Web application that accessed the Overwatch VIPER
framework Common Data model. WebUI provided read, write, and search capabilities
of the backend database through light (web) clients.
PROJECT: DCGS-A MATRIX VISUALIZATIONS
C# ▪ .NET FRAMEWORK 2.0 ▪ OVERWATCH VIPER ▪ WINFORMS ▪ CLEARQUEST ▪ VAULT
.Net Framework 2.0 C# Windows application utilizing the Overwatch VIPER framework
toolbox. Activity Matrix and Association Matrix employ a third-party Xceed Grid for
display of data obtained via delegates to the overall product messaging subsystem.
PROJECT: WEBUI MESSAGING
C# ▪ XSLT ▪ ASP.NET ▪ AJAX ▪ .NET FRAMEWORK 1.1 ▪ CLEARCASE ▪ CLEARQUEST
.Net Framework 1.1 C# ASP.Net enhancement to existing web-based product to create
subscriptions to central SOA publishing server. C# backend with XSLT-Transformed
result sets to display lists of subscriptions in a custom grid. Old School Ajax calls
allowed updates to grid without entire page refresh.
PROJECT: WEB WIZARD
C# ▪ XSLT ▪ ASP.NET ▪ .NET FRAMEWORK 1.1 ▪ SQL SERVER ▪ CLEARQUEST ▪ VAULT
.Net Framework 1.1 C# ASP.Net wizard that steps users through the process of
consolidating data within the database. Extensive C# and XSLT coding to gather,
present, collect, and update SQL Server 2000 database.
PROJECT: DOCUMENT INBOX
C# ▪ WINFORMS ▪ OFFICE PIA ▪ SQL SERVER ▪ MS INDEXING SERVER ▪ CLEARQUEST ▪ VAULT
Sole developer for Windows C# .Net Framework 1.1 winform application that parses
data from standard template Microsoft Word documents, manages and sorts
documents, and populates SQL Server 2000 with data obtained from the document.
Extraction from Word accomplished via MS Office PIA primary interop assemblies.
Document search via SQL Server/Indexing Service interface. Enhanced datagrid with
drag-and-drop column rearranging, highlighting and icon replacement.
PROJECT: FILE FOLDERS
C# ▪ ASP.NET ▪ SQL SERVER ▪ JAVASCRIPT ▪ XSLT ▪ CLEARQUEST ▪ VAULT
Assumed ownership and resolved over two dozen code anomalies to existing ASP3
application that provides a web-based file folder application. Code fixes involved
investigating and fixing ASP code, JavaScript code, SQL statements and XSL
translations.
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Carl Camera carl@vinebranches.com
5706 Sedgefield Drive, Austin, TX 78746 512.698.2020
Contract Programmer dba Vine Branches LLC Austin TX : 2001 – 2004
During the dotcom downturn, I worked as a contract programmer for a number of very satisfied clients. I've
handled a variety of assignments and technologies, drawing on my experience and creativity to deliver world-class
solutions to my clients. My consultancy and web solutions company has created and enhanced several websites for
a growing list of clients. Many of the rich features of these sites lie behind administrative or membership login
interfaces. I can provide screenshots and detailed descriptions upon request. Not currently seeking contract work
but I do continue to design, develop, and host websites for clients.
CLIENT SUMMARY
Houston Rockets .NET software architect / developer / website director / consultant. Working as a
Toyota Center contractor to the Toyota Center ticketing vendor Vertical Alliance, I was lead liaison to
Vertical Alliance the arena managers, the Houston Rockets in architecting, developing, and deploying a
Houston TX new event management system for houstontoyotacenter.com as well as developing
2003 – 2004 other arena-associated applications. Worked remotely and onsite.
PROJECT: EVENT MANAGEMENT
C# ▪ ASP.NET ▪ XML ▪ ADO.NET ▪ TEST DIRECTOR ▪ PVCS ▪ TOAD
Sole architect and software developer for .Net Framework 1.0 ASP.Net C# event
management system – controlling the display of basketball, ice hockey, concerts, and
special events. XML database maintains event data. Management system controls all
event states (announce, presale, lottery, on-sale, special offers, sold-out, off-sale,
removal) for all Toyota Center events. Created search and filter widgets.
PROJECT: ROCKETS RUN REGISTRATION
C# ▪ ASP.NET ▪ ADO.NET ▪ ORACLE DATABASE ▪ PVCS ▪ .NET FRAMEWORK 1.1
.Net Framework 1.1 ASP.Net C# registration application for Houston Rockets charity
event dynamically generated input fields for one to twenty registrants for either of two
races. registrations stored in Oracle database.
PROJECT: BANNER MANAGEMENT
C# ▪ ASP.NET ▪ XML ▪ VS.NET ▪ TEST DIRECTOR ▪ PVCS ▪ .NET FRAMEWORK 1.0
Sole architect and software developer for .Net Framework 1.0 ASP.Net C# banner
management system permitting programming of web site event banner changes.
PROJECT: ADA SEAT REQUEST
C# ▪ ASP.NET ▪ VS.NET ▪ ADO.NET ▪ PVCS ▪ DNS ▪ TEST DIRECTOR ▪ .NET FRAMEWORK 1.0
.Net Framework 1.0 ASP.Net and ADO.Net C# web form interfaces with backend
ticketing servers, generating email seat request for disabled patrons. architected
procedure changes and changes to DNS definitions, MS Exchange 2000 distribution list,
IIS5 configuration.
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Carl Camera carl@vinebranches.com
5706 Sedgefield Drive, Austin, TX 78746 512.698.2020
CLIENT SUMMARY
Resources for Living Contract .Net software developer for employee assistance program provider. Also
Austin TX assisted in help desk functions.
2003
PROJECT: CONTACT SEARCH APPLICATION
VB.NET ▪ ASP.NET ▪ ADO.NET ▪ VS.NET ▪ SQL SERVER 2000 ▪ TRANSACT-SQL
.Net Framework 1.0 VisualBasic.Net ASP.Net web form search and drill-down interface
to hundreds of thousands of rows of SQL Server 2000-stored data.
PROJECT: CRITICAL INCIDENT NOTIFIATION
VB.NET ▪ ASP.NET ▪ ADO.NET ▪ VS.NET ▪ SQL SERVER ▪ VBS ▪ TRIGGERS ▪ STORED PROCS
Combined Transact-SQL triggers and stored procedures (SQL Server 2000), Visual
Basic Scripts, MS Exchange distribution lists, and .Net Framework 1.0 VisualBasic.Net
ASP.Net web pages to automatically send email notifications to a distribution list when
a critical incident was created in existing contact management system.
CLIENT SUMMARY
LodgeNet Entertainment Contract ActionScript software developer for world's largest provider of on-demand
Sioux Falls SD movies, music, and games to the lodging industry. Survey module will be deployed into
2003 more than 1 million rooms worldwide. Worked onsite.
PROJECT: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY
ACTIONSCRIPT ▪ MYSQL ▪ XML ▪ FLASH MX ▪ WINCVS ▪ WINSCP ▪ CYGWIN
ActionScript (Java-like proprietary language) for Macromedia Flash MX application that
presents MySQL-stored multilingual customer survey questions and collects customer
responses through wireless television remote control interface. survey module adhered
to strict XML scheduling requirements and was completed ahead of schedule.
CLIENT SUMMARY
Stanford/Austin Sole architect and software developer for alumni website solution. Classic ASP3 Visual
2001 BasicScript pages with SQL Server backend maintains local chapter roster, sends out
email notifications, and manages event listings.
PROJECT: WEB PORTAL AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
VBS ▪ ADO.NET ▪ ASP 3 ▪ SQL SERVER ▪ ACCESS ▪ ODBC ▪ JAVASCRIPT
VBS ASP 3.0 content management solution for local alumni club. SQL Server database
maintains member profiles, multiple administration security levels, events, news, and
announcements. Members maintain their own personal profile and preferences.
Announcements are e-mailed (plain text or html based on member profile) to entire
membership with one click. Developed on Access 2000, deployed on SQL Server
2000/IIS5, then migrated to SQL Server 2003/IIS6.
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Carl Camera carl@vinebranches.com
5706 Sedgefield Drive, Austin, TX 78746 512.698.2020
Dell Computer – Austin TX: Aug 1998 – May 2001
Software Engineer for world’s largest and most profitable personal computer manufacturer. Performed software
requirement analysis for each preloaded operating system and delivered functional specifications for each.
Developed design, functional, and technical specifications. Developed, analyzed, and implemented test strategies.
Authored and approved end user documentation.
SUMMARY: WINDOWS ▪ PROJECT MGMT ▪ SOFTWARE SPECS ▪ VENDOR MGMT ▪ HTML ▪ DOCUMENTATION
Lead Software Engineer ▪ Primary Software Engineer of Latitude Product Development Team that took Latitude
from #4 to #1 business notebook brand on the planet.
Latitude ▪ First Dell Portables Software Engineer to tackle dual-branded projects (Corona
▪ CPxJ "Churchill" II/Cypress).
▪ CPtS "Churchill" ▪ Worked hand-in-glove with Microsoft on implementing all new Windows operating
▪ CPxH "Corona II" systems, specifically driver interaction with the OS layers, power management issues,
▪ CPtV "Corona II" APM and ACPI BIOS implementations, mobile/wireless computing, and computer
▪ CSxH "Macanudo II" docking issues.
▪ CS R "Macanudo" ▪ Architected and developed the first Dell portables multilingual software driver CD for
worldwide distribution.
Inspiron ▪ Defined first-ever Dell Portables vendor benchmarks and vendor responsiveness
▪ 3800 "Starship" dashboards. Dashboards have been mainstreamed and are the basis for effective
▪ 3700 "Cypress" vendor responsiveness tracking.
IBM – San Jose CA: Dec 1984 – Jun 1998
Increasing ability and responsibility for software tech support, planning, and project management. Awarded eleven
individual and team awards in thirteen years of service, recognizing consistent high performance, including
Director's Award for Excellence.
SUMMARY: PROJECT MGMT ▪ HTML ▪ LOTUSSCRIPT ▪ REXX ▪ OS/2 ▪ JAVA ▪ 390 ASSEMBLY ▪ IMS
Senior Software Engineer ▪ Integral part of cross-divisional team to launch first worldwide IBM tech support
internet site.
▪ Created first intranet for tech support, consolidated reference documents.
Software Planner ▪ Forecasted multi-million-dollar tech support personnel budgets.
▪ Architected the software division's first service extension process which resulted in $2
million revenue.
Level3 Tech Support ▪ Coded hundreds of product changes, fixes, and enhancements in assembly code.
Engineer Participated in code reviews, mentored new employees, and solved thousands of issue
reports with one code error in five years.
▪ Provided relief fixes and code changes to clients. Documented issues with existing
code and developed multithreaded assembly-level code for assigned components.
Education and Certifications
MS Computer Science Stanford University ▪ 1998
BS Computer Science Ohio State University ▪ 1984
Certifications MCSD ▪ MCSE+I ▪ MCSE ▪ (former) MCT ▪ MCP+I ▪ OS/2 Engineer ▪ Toastmasters CTM
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